plant-based
Americanadjective
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relating to or being a food consisting entirely or mainly of whole or minimally processed plant parts, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes, and seeds: the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
plant-based burgers that taste like meat;
the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
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relating to or being a medicine, fuel, etc., made from plants or plant matter.
Etymology
Origin of plant-based
Coined in 1980 by Thomas Colin Campbell (born 1934), U.S. biochemist
Example Sentences
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Lately, it’s one of my favorite plant-based, post-workout recovery meals.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“This meta-analysis highlights the importance of ensuring plant-based vitamin D3 is accessible in the UK.”
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
The drop in Beyond Meat’s stock price follows an extended stretch of weaker demand for its products, as consumers dealing with higher living costs have steered clear of more expensive plant-based meat alternatives.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
So far, there is no direct evidence that removing meat advertising from public spaces leads to a shift toward more plant-based societies.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
It’s the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
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